Flavia Martinez Acosta passed away June 28, 2020 in Eloy. She was 85. Flavia was born in San Antonio De La Huerta, Sonora, Mexico on May 7, 1935. She was raised in El Claro, Sonora, Mexico. She worked for the Hidden Valley water project. She was a pioneer in getting water to Hidden Valley. They received million dollar grant from the government under President Obama. She was very proud of all the hard work. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed bringing everyone together to partake in her Mexican cuisine. Flavia is survived by her daughters Maria Carmen Castano and Maria Pavon; sons Arnulfo Mendez, Gilberto Mendez, Arturo Mendez, Edmundo Mendez, Francisco Mendez Jr., Mi
Robert Gates, 67, passed away on June 22, 2020 in Arizona City. He was born September 3, 1952 in Sioux City, IA. Robert is survived by his wife Angela; daughters Victoria Gates and Laura Pepperling (Chris); stepdaughter Kim; sisters Mickey Trudeau (Mel), Mary Schurr (Sheldon), and Judy Gates; brothers Pat Gates (Cheryl), Paul Gates, Jerry Gates (Sandy), Joe Gates, Dan Gates (Leeann), and Johnny Gates and 5 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Frances and James Gates; brothers James Gates, Jr. and Tom Gates. Words can not express the true extent of our loss. Bob was an avid sports lover. Had his illness not limited him, he would have golfed everyday. The ultimate peacemak
Dorothy Thornhill Hester, 81, passed away June 6, 2020, in Casa Grande. Dorothy was born in Mississippi on November 26, 1938, to JW and Velma Thornhill, who preceded her in death. Dorothy worked as a Clerk of the Courts in Florence but she was also a homemaker. She loved being a mother. She loved family, especially her grandkids. She liked knitting, soap operas, and crime shows. She is survived by her Grandchildren Elizabeth Hester and Brandon Brown; daughter in law Rebecca Brown Hester; sister Patricia Padilla; brothers Charles Thornhill and Jack Thornhill and great-grandchildren, Izabelle Brown and Emilia Brown. She is preceded in death her husband Nathan Hester and her sons Dennis,
Paul F. Zaragoza, 52, passed away June 9, 2020 at home in Casa Grande. He was born June 1, 1968 in Florence, AZ. Paul was a heavy equipment operator at Walmart Distribution Center. He loved to work out, weight train, work in his backyard, dance, and ride his Harley. He loved being a father. Paul is survived by his wife of 14 years Mary B. Zaragoza; his father Frank Duarte Saldate and James Harrison; daughters Kristin "Bo" , Areiell Simone, Veronica, and Paula Marie; sons Paul Francis II, Lil Paul Zaragoza, Ryan J. Zaragoza and Alezar; stepchildren Adreana, Christiana, and Suki; sisters Eleanor, Lydia, and Pat Zaragoza and Yolanda Ortega; brothers Andy Zaragoza, Chad Harrison, Frank,
Donald Eugene Hester, 55, passed away June 8, 2020 in Gilbert. He was born in Coolidge on August 25, 1964. Donald was a huge nerd. He loved Dr. Who and Star Trek. He was very political. He liked to go to swap meets. He loved his Mom. His brother Dennis and he were inseperable. Donald is survived by his niece Elizabeth Hester and nephew Brandon Brown and sister in law Rebecca Brown Hester. He is preceded in death by his parents Nathan and Dorothy Hester and brothers Daniel and Dennis. Services are private.
Dorothy Thornhill Hester, 81, passed away June 6, 2020 in Casa Grande. She was born in Mississippi on November 26, 1938. Dorothy worked as a Clerk in the courts in Florence but she was also a homemaker. She loved being a mother. She loved family especially her grandkids. She enjoyed to knit, her soap operas, and crime shows. Dorothy is survived by her grandchildren Elizabeth Hester and Brandon Brown; daughter in law Rebecca Brown Hester; siblings Patricia Padilla, Charles Thornhill, and Jack Thornhill and 2 great grandchildren Izabelle and Emilia Brown. She is preceded in death by her husband Nathan Hester; sons Dennis Hester, Daniel Hester, and Donald Hester and her parents JW and Ve
Helen Griffen, 67, passed away June 5, 2020 in Casa Grande. She was born February 6, 1953 in Texas. Helen grew up in Eloy and lived in Casa Grande for 55+ years. She liked to go to the casino and play bingo. She also liked her yard sales. Helen is survived by her sons Carl Edward Strong Jr. and Richard S. Strong; sister Patsy Carr; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. There will be no services.
William "Bill" Menkhus passed away June 5, 2020 in Maricopa. He was 76. Born in St. Louis, MO on June 26, 1943, Bill moved to the Phoenix area in the early 1980's and fell in love with it. His new home featured two of his favorite things, warm weather and a hot real estate market. His life in Arizona was spent helping clients find their perfect homes, ballroom dancing, doing high impact aerobics, finding the hot slot machine, and spending time with friends and family. Most recently, he and his beloved wife, Carol, moved to the Province community in Maricopa, AZ. Bill was passionate about Province and worked fervently to help others join he and Carol, and their great friends, as residents
Kimberly A. Hyland, 58, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2020. She was born April 4, 1962 in Bloomer, WI to Russell and Leila (Worthington) Haller. She married Dale Hyland on July 14, 2001 in Island Lake, WI. Kimberly worked at the Arizona Training Center. She was a homebody. She loved being a grandma. She is survived by her husband Dale; daughter Linda Haller of St. Paul, MN; granddaughter Luella Beth; sister Sharon (Tom) Frank; brothers Kevin (Barb) Haller of Barron, WI and Chris Haller of New Auburn, WI; siter in laws Patricia Becker, Sue Haller, and Melissa Haller and numerous nieces and nephews. She is proceded in death by her parents,; sisters Shirley Haller and Carol Ha
